Where flavour comes alive This enigmatic flavour profile can carry you to new flavour frontiers, from clifftops to harbours, rockpools and lobster pots. Julien Willems takes a deep dive into the wonderful world of the Society’s Oily & Coastal whiskies In the cries of gulls and terns, we hear an echo of our longing for …
Where flavour comes alive Last month, we sailed from the mainland to the Hebrides and Orkney to dig a little deeper into the subject of peat. On the voyage home, vicious autumn weather battered our ship, and we did not make it to port. So, we aimed for the nearest spit of land hoping for …
Where flavour comes alive The equinox has come and gone and banks of fog roll in as a tide, delivering autumn to these shores. As winds zealously pick up and strip the first branches bare of their foliage high on the hillsides, every tree and shrub seems to blush in unison. Gold and copper, as …
Where flavour comes alive Autumn has come and the summer heat is behind us, so gather round our seaside campfire. Are you comfortably seated? Julien Willems embarks on a story of the Society’s trio of Peated flavour profile whiskies, a topic that will keep us busy through the short-lived autumn and into the threshold of …
WHERE FLAVOUR COMES ALIVE With many of us having been on holiday or summering somewhere nice, it’s an ideal time to journey into the realm of flavours. As Julien Willems explains, Spicy & Dry flavour profile drams provide the perfect form of sensory escapism. Summer holidays can be impromptu but are most often planned, securing …
Where flavour comes alive Ready to step into the light? Then it’s the perfect time of year for the Society’s Young & Spritely flavour profile, as Julien Willems explains. August is upon us, and with so much brightness and warmth, nature is now fully awake, bursting with energy and buzzing with activity. If you are …
Where flavour comes alive Summer has settled, the days are long and bright, and Julien Willems is dreaming of a Light & Delicate flavour profile dram, savoured with a healthy dose of fresh air. Whether you’re heading to the coastline, the mountains or spending some quality weekend time outdoors, I’m sure many of us are …
Where flavour comes alive Echoing the sweet, spicy and malty flavours of your treats with a dram cut from the same aromatic cloth will certainly make for an indulgent experience, as Julien Willems explains. With 877 whiskies bottled since 2014, Spicy & Sweet is the Society’s largest flavour profile. This isn’t surprising, considering most Scotch …
Where flavour comes alive Ready for a tropical and adventure, with notes of vanilla, custard, citrus, orchard and stone fruits, mango and pineapple? Sweet, Fruity & Mellow is the flavour profile for you. Julien Willems delves into where these enticing aromas come from and what leads the Society’s Tasting Panel to place a single malt …
Where flavour comes alive March has arrived and with it, the promise of spring and longer days. The first shoots and flowers provide much needed comfort after the long darkness. Oaks in the glens shake off the rigours of winter in the warming breeze and tree sap flows back to the tips of the branches, …
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